My daughter has reported that I can get grouchy if I don’t manage to catch Channel 4 News.
When it comes to news and current affairs, C4 News is my touchstone, Jon Snow my oracle of choice.
Many people, however, might not be aware that Jon Snow is also a keen bicyclist who pedals to the office on a daily basis – indeed, he has been President of the CTC for the past couple of years – and he frequently blogs about his encounters.
His latest entry – which I encourage you to read – is a heartwarming reminder that where there’s muck, not only is there brass – occasionally you’ll strike gold!
If only all lorry drivers were as considerate of bicyclists. Sadly, there’s a mountain of evidence to the contrary..1, 2, 3
r:B
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July 15, 2009 at 10:21 am
Nick
Thanks for this. Sadly (?) Channel 4 is unavailable where I am – all I can get is BBC1 and 2, so I’m sadly underinformed (as well as driven barmy by their apparent conviction that they always know what is best for me, e.g. endless programmes about cooking and house buying/selling – but that’s another story).
July 15, 2009 at 3:30 pm
R::B
Actually, most of Channel 4’s output is shockingly poor – Big Brother is one of their offspring – but between 7 and 8 pm, they have the some of the best current affairs coverage in the UK.
You should be able to find it available online at http://www.channel4.com/news
July 24, 2009 at 5:01 pm
James
Jon Snow is unstoppably wonderful. I’ve been a fan since Channel 4 was just a twinkle in Maggie’s eye. Apparently she thought “alternative content” would be more One Man And His Dog, not lesbian kisses.